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| − | The [[word]] '''palace''' comes from Old French palais ([[imperial]] residence), from [[Latin]] Palātium, the name of one of the [ | + | The [[word]] '''palace''' comes from Old French palais ([[imperial]] residence), from [[Latin]] Palātium, the name of one of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_hills_of_Rome seven hills of Rome]. The original "palaces" on the Palatine Hill were the seat of the [[imperial]] [[power]] while the "capitol" on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitoline_Hill Capitoline Hill] was the [[religious]] [[nucleus]] of [[Rome]]. Long after the [[city]] grew to the seven hills, the Palatine remained a desirable residential area. [[Emperor]] Caesar [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustus Augustus] lived there in a [[purpose]]ly [[modest]] house only set apart from his [[neighbors]] by the two laurel trees planted to flank the front door as a sign of triumph granted by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senate Senate]. His [[descendants]], especially [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nero Nero], with his "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domus_Aurea Golden House]" enlarged the house and grounds over and over until it took up the hill top. The word ''Palātium'' came to mean the residence of the [[emperor]] rather than the neighbourhood on top of the hill. |
| − | "Palace" meaning "[[government]]" can be [[recognized]] in a remark of [ | + | "Palace" meaning "[[government]]" can be [[recognized]] in a remark of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_the_Deacon Paul the Deacon], [[writing]] ca 790 and describing events of the 660s: "When Grimuald set out for Beneventum, he entrusted his palace to Lupus" (Historia Langobardorum, V.xvii). At the same time [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlemagne Charlemagne] was [[consciously]] reviving the [[Roman]] [[expression]] in his "palace" at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aachen Aachen], of which only his [[chapel]] remains. In the 9th century the "palace" indicated the housing of the [[government]] too, and the constantly-traveling [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlemagne Charlemagne] built fourteen. In the early [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Ages Middle Ages], the ''Palas'' remained the seat of [[government]] in some German cities. In the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Roman_Empire Holy Roman Empire] the powerful independent [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince-elector Electors] came to be housed in palaces (''Paläste''). This has been used as [[evidence]] that power was widely distributed in the Empire, as in more centralized [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarchy monarchies], only the [[monarch]]'s [[Home|residence]] would be a palace. |
In [[modern]] times, the term has been applied by [[archaeologists]] and [[historians]] to large [[structures]] that housed combined ruler, [[court]] and [[bureaucracy]] in "palace culturtes". In [[informal]] usage, a "palace" can be extended to a grand residence of any kind. | In [[modern]] times, the term has been applied by [[archaeologists]] and [[historians]] to large [[structures]] that housed combined ruler, [[court]] and [[bureaucracy]] in "palace culturtes". In [[informal]] usage, a "palace" can be extended to a grand residence of any kind. | ||
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*1a : the official residence of a [[chief]] of [[state]] (as a monarch or a president) | *1a : the official residence of a [[chief]] of [[state]] (as a monarch or a president) | ||
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:c : a highly decorated place for [[public]] amusement or refreshment <a movie palace | :c : a highly decorated place for [[public]] amusement or refreshment <a movie palace | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A '''palace''' is a grand residence, especially a [[royal]] residence or the [[home]] of a head of [[state]] or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. The [[word]] itself is derived from the [[Latin]] name Palātium, for [ | + | A '''palace''' is a grand residence, especially a [[royal]] residence or the [[home]] of a head of [[state]] or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. The [[word]] itself is derived from the [[Latin]] name Palātium, for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palatine_Hill Palatine Hill], one of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_hills_of_Rome seven hills] in [[Rome]]. In many parts of Europe, the term is also applied to [[ambitious]] [[private]] [[mansions]] of the [[aristocracy]]. Many historic palaces are now put to other uses such as parliaments, [[museums]], hotels or office buildings. The [[word]] is also sometimes used to describe a lavishly ornate building used for [[public]] [[entertainment]] or exhibitions. |
[[Category: Architecture]] | [[Category: Architecture]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:27, 13 December 2020
Origin
The word palace comes from Old French palais (imperial residence), from Latin Palātium, the name of one of the seven hills of Rome. The original "palaces" on the Palatine Hill were the seat of the imperial power while the "capitol" on the Capitoline Hill was the religious nucleus of Rome. Long after the city grew to the seven hills, the Palatine remained a desirable residential area. Emperor Caesar Augustus lived there in a purposely modest house only set apart from his neighbors by the two laurel trees planted to flank the front door as a sign of triumph granted by the Senate. His descendants, especially Nero, with his "Golden House" enlarged the house and grounds over and over until it took up the hill top. The word Palātium came to mean the residence of the emperor rather than the neighbourhood on top of the hill.
"Palace" meaning "government" can be recognized in a remark of Paul the Deacon, writing ca 790 and describing events of the 660s: "When Grimuald set out for Beneventum, he entrusted his palace to Lupus" (Historia Langobardorum, V.xvii). At the same time Charlemagne was consciously reviving the Roman expression in his "palace" at Aachen, of which only his chapel remains. In the 9th century the "palace" indicated the housing of the government too, and the constantly-traveling Charlemagne built fourteen. In the early Middle Ages, the Palas remained the seat of government in some German cities. In the Holy Roman Empire the powerful independent Electors came to be housed in palaces (Paläste). This has been used as evidence that power was widely distributed in the Empire, as in more centralized monarchies, only the monarch's residence would be a palace.
In modern times, the term has been applied by archaeologists and historians to large structures that housed combined ruler, court and bureaucracy in "palace culturtes". In informal usage, a "palace" can be extended to a grand residence of any kind.
Definitions
- b chiefly British : the official residence of an archbishop or bishop
- 2a : a large stately house
- b : a large public building
- c : a highly decorated place for public amusement or refreshment <a movie palace
Description
A palace is a grand residence, especially a royal residence or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. The word itself is derived from the Latin name Palātium, for Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills in Rome. In many parts of Europe, the term is also applied to ambitious private mansions of the aristocracy. Many historic palaces are now put to other uses such as parliaments, museums, hotels or office buildings. The word is also sometimes used to describe a lavishly ornate building used for public entertainment or exhibitions.
